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1975 FEB 18 CC MINX 3896 E1 Segundo, California February 18, 1975 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, presentation of the Flag Colors was made by members of Boy Scout Troop No. 267, after which those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America led by Senior Patrol Leader Mark Mitchell, followed by invocation by Dr. Howard Greer, pastor of the Pacific Baptist Church. The meeting was then called to order by E. L. Balmer, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CAL L Councilmen Present: Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Councilmen Absent: None. The Mayor announced, on behalf of the Council, that Saturday, March 1, 1975, be declared Troop 267 Golden Anniversary Day and read the following proclamation: WHEREAS, Troop 267, Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its fiftieth year of providing boys of El Segundo with an effective program designed to build desirable qualities of character, to teach the responsibilities of participating, citizenship, and to develop in them the desire for personal fitness; and WHEREAS, the members of this fine organization help in the development of American citizens through team work and harmony toward common goals; and WHEREAS, the incalculabLe value of their team work provides this nation with citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit, who possess a high degree of self- reliance evidenced in such quali- ties as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; and WHEREAS, their sustained efforts pro- mote juvenile decency, common interests in conser- vation, ecology, education, public welfare, and moral values in our young men whose stable values are firmly based on religious concepts; and WHEREAS, the strength of our nation Lies in these moral, spiritual, and inteLlectual qualities inculcated therein through the desire and skills to help others, understanding the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems, and pride in America's heritage; and WHEREAS, the effectiveness of this troop's role is manifested in the visible product of fifty years of scouts who have a keen respect for the basic rights of others, and who are pre- pared to fulfill the varied responsibilities of participating in, and giving leadership to, American society and in the forums of the world; and WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop 267 accomplishes this purpose by making its program available in partnership with existing groups having compatible goals, hopes and ideals; X 389'7 NOW, THEREFORE, I. E. L. Balmer, Mayor of the City of El Segundo, do hereby recognize this Golden Anniversary of E1 Segundo Scout Troop 267, and proclaim Saturday, March 1, 1975 as Troop 267 Golden Anniversary Day: Mayor Balmer presented the foregoing proclamation to Mark Mitchell, Senior Scout Leader and Bill Bicksler, Scout Master of Troop 267, after which Scout Leader Mitchell presented the Mayor with an official neck scarf of the Scout Troop. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the regular City Council meetings held January 21, 1975 and February 4, 1975 and of the adjourned regular meeting held January 27, 1975, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that said minutes be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Mayor announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on proposed Precise Plan No. 9 -74 of Kilroy Indus- tries for a development at the southwest corner of E1 Segundo Boulevard and Douglas Street. The Mayor inquired if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which the Clerk replied that affidavits of publication and mailing were in the Planning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reviewed the proposed Precise Plan as recommended in Planning Commission Resolution No. 834 and pre- sented a Draft Environmental Impact Report covering this Precise Plan, which had been approved by the Planning Commission. Advised that minor deviations from Planning Commission Resolution No. 834 had been incorporated in the ordinance and that Staff concurred in these changes. Recommended approval of the Precise Plan and certification of the Draft Environmental Impact Report. Mayor Balmer inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this Precise Plan. Mr. John Kilroy, Jr. reported on the plans for construction and answered Council's questions. Mr. Don Foy of Albert C. Martin Associates, architects for the project, presented sketches of the proposed plan. The Mayor inquired if anyone present wished to speak against the Precise Plan. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, and unanimously carried that the Draft Environ- mental Impact Report covering Precise Plan No. 9 -74 of Kilroy Industries be accepted and certified. City Attorney Allen presented the ordinance adopting Precise Plan No. 9 -74, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING WITH CERTAIN CONDI- TIONS PRECISE PLAN NO. 9 -74 (KILROY INDUSTRIES)., which title was read. -2- February 18, 1975 X 3898 Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Stephens. 2. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place hereto- fore fixed for the hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for proposed improvement of Illinois Street between Grand Avenue and HoLLy Avenue; and inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hearing had been given, to which she replied that an affidavit of publication was in the Plan- ning Department files. The Mayor stated the files would become a part of this hearing. The Mayor then inquired if any written communications had been received, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Planning Director Loverde reported that a public hearing had been held before the Planning Commission on January 23, 1975 and a Draft Environmental Impact Report had been accepted with a recommendation that it be forwarded to the City Council for Certification. Mayor Balmer inquired if anyone present wished to speak regard- ing the improvement of Illinois Street. There being no reply, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the hearing be closed. Motion carried. Thereafter, motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Nagel, and unanimously carried that the Draft Environmen- tal Impact Report for the improvement of Illinois Street be certified. Public Works Director Glickman presented for Council's consider- ation a Street Easement Deed from Florin H. Siegel and Stephen E. CLaman, dedicating property for the improvement of Illinois Street between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue, and that the City Attorney had approved the docu- ment as to form. Recommended acceptance. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain Street Easement Deed, dated January 15, 1975, between Florin H. Siegel and Stephen E. C Taman, owners,and the City of EL Segundo, a municipal corporation, for right of way for public street purposes, in, over, upon and across the real property in the City of EL Segundo, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as follows: That portion of Lot 333, Block 123, Sheet 8 EL Segundo, as recorded in Map Book 22, Pages 106 and 107, in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point 25 feet easterly of and 25 feet southerly of the northwest corner of said Lot 333, said northwest corner also being the centerline intersection of Holly Avenue (50 feet wide) and Illinois Street (50 feet wide); THENCE easterly along said southerly Line of Holly Avenue, said southerly Line being parallel to and 25 feet southerly of the north line of said Lot 333, a distance of 5 feet to a point; THENCE south 450 00' 00" West along a line a distance of 7. 07 feet, more or less, to a point in the easterly Line of said Illinois Street, said line being parallel to and 25 feet easterly of the west Line of said Lot 333; THENCE northerly along said easterly Line of Illinois Street a distance of 5 feet to the point of beginning. (Holly Avenue and Illinois Street) be and the same is hereby accepted for and on behalf of the City of El Segundo, California; and -3- February 18, 1975 X 3899 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and she is hereby auth- orized and directed to cause said instrument to be filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. Public Works Director presented Specifications No. 74 -15 for improvement of Illinois Street between Grand Avenue and Holly Avenue and recommended the Plans and Specifications be approved and that auth- orization be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that a copy of SPECIFICA- TIONS NO. 74 -15 and NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ILLINOIS STREET BETWEEN GRAND AVENUE AND HOLLY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, pre- sented to the City Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being fixed at 11 :00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, March 24, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. At the hour of 8:30 o'clock p. m. , the Mayor declared a 5- minute recess. At the hour of 8:35 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened, all members being present and answering roll call. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS The following written communications received from persons, firms or corporations hereinafter named, were read to the Council and were disposed of in the manner indicated: 1. City of Los Angeles - Resolution urging governmental agencies to accelerate award of public works projects to provide meaningful jobs in an effort to raise the economy of the nation. Ordered filed. 2. City of Sonoma - Resolution urging support of SB -312 tempor- arily waiving the PERS requirement under the CETA Title II and Title VI Programs. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Nagel, that EL Segundo show its support of SB -312 by sending a Letter to this effect to Assemblyman Robert G. Beverly and Senators Robert S. Stevens and John F. Dunlap. Motion carried. -4- February 18, 1975 X 3900 3. State Department of Alcoholic B_ everage Control - application to delete partner's name and add spouse's name on an On-Sale Beer and Wine License at 123 Main Street by Joan Shirley Swartz. Ordered filed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 1. Bicentennial Committee - Councilman Nagel reported that the 4th Thursday of each month had been established as the regular meeting night. Invited everyone to participate in formulating plans for celebrating this event. 2. South Bay Corridor Transportation Study Committee - Council- man Van Vranken advised that the Draft Report of Phase I had been com- pleted and discussion was underway regarding financing for Phase II. Asked for guidance from Council as to whether El Segundo should partici- pate. It was the general consensus of the Council that no commitments be made at this time. Further reported on the mini bus system which Hermosa Beach recently initiated and suggested the experience may be of value in establish- ing El Segundo's Senior Citizens' transportation plan. 3. Industrial Recreational Facilities - Councilman Van Vranken reported that an ad hoc committee comprised of members of the Recrea- tion and Parks Commission, Planning Commission and himself had met on February 17th to discuss the need for additional recreational facilities for non - residential personnel who are working in the City. Stated that plans are to discuss the requirements with the various industries and report back to the Council after a survey has been made. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a proposal for reclassifying the positions of Water and Sanitation Foreman and Water Quality Inspector to Water Supervisor and Water Quality and Sanitation Supervisor respectively which had been deferred from the last Council meeting. Advised that discussions had been held with Mr. Woodford of CLOCEA and he indicated he did not wish to further pursue the objections to the reclassifications. Councilman Rockhold stated he believed these reclassifications were promotions and should be handled as such according to the Person- nel Rules and Regulations. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that Subsection B of Section 3 of Resolution No. 2522 (The Salary Resolution) be amended by deleting Subdivisions No. 33 Water & Sanitation Foreman, Range 87 and No. 34, Water Quality Inspector, Range 87; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following classifications be included under Range IV of the Salary Plan for Management and Confidential Employees per Resolution No. 2 56 8: Water Supervisor Water Quality & Sanitation Supervisor On roll call, motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilman Rockhold; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- February 18, 1975 VA 2. Presented an agreement with the County of Los Angeles approv- ing funds under the Older Americans Act for an information and referral center for senior citizens to be established in the Joslyn Center. Recom- mended approval. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that that certain form of Social Services for Elderly Persons Agreement between the City of El Segundo and the County of Los Angeles, presented to this Council on this date, be and the same is hereby approved, and after execu- tion by each of the above -named parties, a copy of said Agreement be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the City of E1 Segundo be and he is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of said City and the City Clerk to attest the same. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented the tabulation of bids for shelving and miscellaneous furniture for the Library, which bids were as follows: Name Amount of Bid Bro Dart, Inc. $ 10, 580. 00 Burt C. Gentle Company $ 11, 525. 00 Recommended acceptance of the low bid. Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Coun- cilman Stephens, that the low bid of Bro Dart, Inc. , for library shelving and furniture per Bid No. 74 -44 in total amount of $10, 580. 00 plus appli- cable sales taxes, be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Presented the tabulation of bids for maintenance of radio com- munications equipment for General Government and Safety Services Depart- ments, which bids were as follows: Material Monthly Name Amount of Bid Charge Fee Advanced Electronics $30.00 /1st hr. Fleet user None $22. 00 thereafter wholesale $40.00 /1st hr. overtime $33. 00 /thereafter Motorola C & E, Inc. $35.00 /hr. Published None List price Radio Communications $20.00 /hr. plus Published $520.00 minimum overtime list price charge Travel time or mileage: $10. 00 per call R. C. A. $19. 50 /hr Manufacture $812. 54 List price 3991 -6- February 18, 1975 X 3902 Advised that in previous years this work had been contracted for on a time and labor rate and Staff's analysis of previous years' charges indicated that it would be to the City's advantage to contract for the ser- vices on a flat monthly rate. Recommended the low bid of Radio Com- munication Service be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold, that the low bid of Radio Communication Service for radio maintenance service, in amount of $520. 00 per month, be accepted and that purchase order be issued to said company as required. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a request from Standard Oil Company for extension of three permits for trailers located within the Refinery grounds. Mayor Balmer stated he did not wish to participate in the discus- sion or action in this matter and, therefore, turned this portion of the meeting over to Mayor Pro tempore Nagel. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Van Vranken that a one -year extension of each trailer permit be granted to Standard Oil Company, said permits to expire on January 29, 1976, February 14, 1976 and February 5, 1976. Motion carried. (Mayor Balmer not voting). 6. Planning Director Loverde reported on the requirements of the various elements of the General Plan, stating that the Open Space Element had been adopted and outside consultants were presently working on the Circulation and Transportation Element, Scenic Highway Element, Seismic Safety Element, Safety Element, and Conservation Element. Further reported that Staff had been giving the Land Use Element high priority for completion and that the time for completion of the Noise, Safety, Scenic Highway and Seismic Safety Elements had been extended until September 25, 1975. Council members discussed the advisability of preparing a sche- dule for completion of the Elements. 7. City Manager inquired into setting a date for a study session on the Water System Improvements. It was mutually agreed by Council that this meeting be scheduled for March 10, 1975 at 7:00 o'clock p. m. in the Council Chamber. CITY CLERK BURROWES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that a Petition of Writ of Mandate of the El Segundo Firemen's Association against the City of E1 Segundo had been received and had been referred to the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Rockhold and unanimously carried that the aforesaid Petition be received and filed. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented Specifications No. 75 -1 for the demolition of two buildings and the pavement at 300 Main Street in preparation for the expan- sion of the Civic Center. Advised this project had been categorically declared exempt from the requirements of the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and recommended the Plans and Specifications be approved and authorization be given to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Balmer that the following resolution be adopted: -7- February 18, 1975 X 3903 RESOLVED, that Plans and Specifications No. 75 -1 and Notice of Inviting Bids for Demolition of Two Buildings and Pavement at 300 Main Street, presented to the City Council on this date, be approved and a copy placed on file in the office of the City Clerk; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sealed bids be and the same are hereby invited under said Notice, and the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and instructed to cause said Notice to be given and published in time, form and manner as required by law, the date and time for receipt of bids being fixed at 11:00 o'clock a. m. on Monday, March 24, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. Informed the Council that a bond in the amount of $4, 400 had been received on February 24, 1970 insuring Continental Development Corporation's participation in the improvement of Nash Street northerly of Park Place and to date work has not begun on this improvement project. Advised that under these circumstances, after a 5 -year period, it was the obligation of the City to return such a bond and since Continental Development Corporation had agreed that a performance bond would be furnished should the project be commenced in the future, it was Staff's intention to return the Cash Bond at the end of the 5 -year period. 3. Presented a request from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Airports for a right of way permit to erect a pole with an attached air- craft noise monitoring unit on City property at 425 Sycamore Street. Recommended that certain conditions be imposed in connection with the issuance of such a permit: a) Removal by the Department of Airports of all abandoned runway guide poles located within the Imperial Strip. b) Free access to all data gathered and reports prepared in connection with the noise monitoring activity. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that a permit be issued to the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports to install one pole for noise monitor- ing devices on City property at 425 Sycamore Street, subject to the afore- mentioned conditions and said permit shall contain a 30 -day cancellation clause. Motion carried. 4. Reported that CALTRANS had advised that the Highway Class- ification Study for the City of El Segundo had been approved and that a resolution had been prepared adopting the 1995 Functional Classification Study as the Highway Element of the Transportation Plan within the City. Recommended adoption of the resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Stephens, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Resolution No. 2612, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ADOPTING THE 1995 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION STUDY AS THE HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE TRANS- PORTATION PLAN WITHIN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA., which was read, be adopted. -8- February 18, 1975 X 3994 On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Advised that it was desirous to make some minor changes in the plans for the remodeling of the Library and presented four Plan Changes amounting to an additional cost to the City of $75. 00. Motion was .made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Stephens, that Plan Change Nos. 1 through 4 to Willard -Brent Company, Inc., plans for remodeling the Library Basement, in total amount of $75. 00, be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Motion was made by Councilman Van Vranken, seconded by Council- man Nagel, that Warrant Numbers 46071 to 46183 inclusive, totaling $269, 417. 82, drawn in payment of demands, a List of which had been pre- sented to the Council as Demand Register Summary No. 19, and certified by the Finance Director as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 853, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Nagel, Rockhold, Stephens, Van Vranken and Mayor Balmer; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Robert Dein, 533 Hillcrest Street, stated he thought the Council had glossed overt the Noise Element in the General Plan and wondered why the Airport had chosen the 400 block of Sycamore Street for the installation of a noise monitoring device. 2. Mr. Don Mc Lees, 747 Virginia Street, asked if some type of protection could be erected in dangerous areas around the tile factory while the demolition was in progress. City Manager Jones stated that Staff would make investigations. At the hour of 10:15 o'clock p.m. , the Council recessed to the Mayor's office for an executive session. At the hour of 10:35 o'clock p.m., the Council reconvened all members being present and answering roll call. No other business appearing to come before the Council at this session, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Van Vranken, that the meeting adjourn until Monday, February 24, 1975 at the hour of 7:00 o'clock p.m. , in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of the City of El Segundo, the hour of adjournment of this meeting being 10:40 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, 6 ell APPROVED: Valerie A. Burrowes City Clerk E. M. Balmer, Mayor -9- February 18, 1975